International Development Studies (BA) at Dalhousie University

Explore global challenges and issues such as poverty, inequality, climate change, conflict, health, Indigenous rights, and human rights. Build the knowledge, practical experience, and global perspective to understand complex issues, explore solutions, and create positive change in your community and around the world. Want to understand the world and help create positive change? International Development Studies explores global challenges such as poverty, inequality, migration, climate change, conflict, human rights, health, and sustainable development.

Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September and January  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Develop a deeper understanding of global development while building skills in research, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking. You'll explore how history, politics, economics, culture, and the environment shape communities around the world.

Career pathways

International Develoment Studies graduates combine global knowledge with practical skills that prepare them for careers in international organizations, government, non-profits, community development, journalism, education, and many other fields.

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